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At a svelte 7.5L, the Catalyst Pack has easily made its way onto our top-seller list as a go-to gravel adventure bag. Riders with less clearance and narrow handlebars now have a stellar option for stowing gear on their handlebars and under the saddle. Add carrying capacity to this item with aBungee Booster.
The Catalyst Pack is a beautiful mid-capacity handlebar and saddle bag. A more compact option than theZeitgeist Pack, the Catalyst’s trim profile allows for more tire clearance and narrower drop bars. The fitted flap sheds the elements and boasts a small flat zipper pocket for quick access essentials like your ride wallet, lip balm and a snack. Utilize the flap’s daisy chain of webbing to thread aBungee Boosterand stash a layer. The rigid plastic insert offers structure and support for your load. This compact and rock-steady pack is a great option for shredding some gravel and makes a great edition to a lightweight bikepacking rig.
Made in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Made from recycled plastic bottles cleaned out of polluted waterways.
Materials List
Challenge Sailcloth ECOPAK™ EPLX400
Nylon packcloth 400D
RBC450RS (Recycled Bag Cloth Ripstop 450D)
Feature Callouts
HDPE insert in body to help shape and stabilize your load
Interior features one-handed drawcord closure with an additional compression strap to compact your load.
Flap features small zipper pocket & webbing daisy chains for additional lash points
Comes with six foam spacers and two 9″ Swift Straps
Dimensions
Measurements (Width x Height x Length in inches): 11”w x 7”h x 6”d
Capacity (in Liters): 7.5 L
Weight (in Ounces): 15 oz
FIT-CHECK
Handlebar width compatibility
30cm width
Step 1: Measure the spacing of your handlebars, inside-to-inside, at the hoods.
Step 2: If you have integrated shifting, enlist a friend to engage the levers fully into the center space between the bars, and measure the space from tip-to-tip.
Clearance (height) specs for use at the handlebars and on the saddle
You’ll need a minimum of 10” (25.5cm) of space between your bicycle handlebars and the top of your front or rear tire to use the Catalyst Pack without a support or rack. Keep in mind that a weighted down pack may sag into the wheel, and pay attention to avoid abrasion.
With a rack: As little as 6.5″ (16.5cm) of clearance is required to run the Catalyst Pack on the front with a Carradice Universal Bar Rack. Note that the Carradice Bagman Support is not compatible with the Catalyst Pack.
This is just what I need, whether carrying my briefcase to work(with my computer inside, it just fits) or picking up some guitar strings. And a camera, of course. (OOPS--This should be on the Zeitgeist page!)
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T Leutholt
Newbie using a handlebar bag
I'm a newbie using a handlebar bag. Bought the catalyst after seeing some reviews and figuring out dimensions. It fits perfectly on my bars, doesn't bounce around despite my inital use of stuffing it full of crap hapahazardly and then riding on unmantained rr beds, roads and through fields. Really loved how it settled down the front end of bike on the rough sections, which I wasn't expecting. Color me impressed. I look forward to putting though even more paces.
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Chris Chapman
Maybe the best mid sized bar bag!… that can attach to your seat as well.
This is a great sized bag for daily riding and bikepacking. I put it on my Cutthroat for long rides and my wife uses it for camping (I have a larger bag for camping). It rides high enough to not contact her front tire even when loaded a little heavy. I love the expandable pocket for bulky layers and the small pocket up top for EDC items. I’ve also bought over the years a Swift Fabs bag, panniers, a toptube and the triangle frame bag. All thoughtfully and well made!
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Matt Hornsby
D rings
I hav tried adding a shoulder strap yet, but I suspect the old side-mounted d-rings would work better for it. I do appreciate the top ones.
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Sarah Blanchette
Great design
Great design, excellent quality materials, stellar customer support. And it’s built to last!